English Expression · Intermediate
lose track
To forget one's train of thought or temporarily misplace an item or its place in a sequence
Pronunciation: say lose track
Meaning
To forget one's train of thought or temporarily misplace an item or its place in a sequence.
Example
With all that had happened, she had lost track of the time.
With all that had happened, she had lost track of the time.
Practice tips
- Practice lose track out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.